Russell Wayne Forrer
Jan 7, 2023
Russell Wayne Forrer, 93, of Wooster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Russell was born in Orrville, Ohio on January 27, 1929, to George W. and Mabel F. (Caillet) Forrer. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1949. He married Betty Ann Hartzler on January 14, 1955.
Russell was a...
Lane Boggs
Jan 7, 2023
Elane “Lane” Boggs, 83, of Wooster, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Lane was born November 14, 1939 in Sevia, WV to Willie and Irene {Mollohan} Boggs.
He married Mary Rogers on November 1, 1958.
Lane worked for the Smithville Police Department before retiring. He was a member of Mount Zion Church of God in Wooster....
Blanid Lamb
Jan 7, 2023
Blanid Renier Lamb, 86, of Wooster, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She will be deeply missed by her five children: Chris, Tim (Stacey), Molly Ergastolo (John), Pat (Denise) and Mary. She was an adoring grandmother to her 13 grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Blanid was preceded in death by her sisters Mary and Colette and her parents Joseph...
Jim Conn
Jan 6, 2023
James “Jim” Monroe Conn, 78, of Congress, died January 6, 2023, at his home.
Jim was born September 15, 1944, in Logan County, West Virginia to Hubert and Bonnie {Ellis} Conn.
Jim worked for Apple Creek Developmental Center for many years. Jim enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.
Jim will be deeply missed by his sisters Janice (Carl) Novak of...
Shirley Ann Thurston
Jan 5, 2023
Shirley Ann Thurston, 76, of Marengo OH, passed away Thursday January 5th, 2023, at Mount Carmel St Anns, in Columbus OH.
Shirley was born June 4th, 1946, in Mount Vernon OH to John William and Golda Mae {Phelps} Stiffler.
She graduated from Highland High School.
She married James Thurston on 8/5/1967.
When James fell ill and had to take temporary...
Janet Sue Blankenship
Jan 3, 2023
Janet Sue (Plant) Blankenship, 79, of Wooster passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.
Janet was born May 16, 1943, in Shreve to Willis and Rosella {Clark} Plant. She grew up in Wooster and married Larry Blankenship on March 9, 2019.
Janet was a caregiver at Starcher Family Home for...
Richard F. Hamilton
Jan 3, 2023
Richard F. Hamilton, 80, of Wooster, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Dick was born August 8, 1942 in Wooster, Ohio to Cletus and Ruth {Cross} Hamilton.
He graduated from Northwestern with a bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics.
He married Verna Chupp on August 27, 1975. She survives.
Dick managed the Game Room in Wooster for...
Darlene Mumaw
Jan 3, 2023
Darlene Leasure-Mumaw 85 went to her heavenly home Tuesday January 3, 2023, while in the loving care of her granddaughters Julie Kiley and Staci Brinker.
She was born in Graysville, Ohio May 11, 1937, to Anna Mae Briggs and Everett Leasure.
In her younger days, she loved playing bingo, travelling and country music, and she also showed tremendous love...
Alvin V. Haven
Jan 3, 2023
Alvin Haven, age 81, of Wooster, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, following a long period of declining health.
Alvin was born on June 25th, 1941, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Vindel and Thelma (Austin) Haven. He married Carol Burkholder on July 3, 1965, in Wooster, Ohio. They were married 57 years.
Al proudly served in...
Ruth L. Stauffer
Jan 1, 2023
Ruth L. Stauffer, 75, of Ashland, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born June 23, 1947 in Connellsville, PA to James and Anna Mae {Workman} Silbaugh.
She is survived by her husband, William Stauffer, whom she married on August 1, 1970.
Ruth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Fairmont...
Ethel R. Anderson
Dec 31, 2022
On December 31, 2022, Ethel Rouine Anderson of Wadsworth, Ohio, departed to Heaven where she may finally rest in the arms of The Lord and her loving late husband, Gene T. Anderson, who passed on July 21, 2018.
Born January 18, 1938 in Dover, Tennessee to Thurman and Allie (Jackson) Bryant, Ethel grew to be a wonderful and honest woman...
Christopher W. Bump
Dec 30, 2022
Christopher W. Bump, 48, of Mansfield, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.
Chris was born September 20, 1974 in Galliapolis, OH to James and Helen {Hughes} Bump.
Chris attended Ohio State University.
He married Stephanie J. Shilling.
Chris enjoyed riding his bike, playing chess, and debating with his family and friends. He also was a member...
Jessica Ann Walker
Dec 30, 2022
Jessica Ann Walker, 33, of Wooster, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.
Jessica was born November 16, 1989 in Orrville, Ohio to Roy Icenhower and Julia Walker.
She graduated from Triway High School.
Jessica enjoyed shopping, spending time with her children and family and crafting.
Jessica will be deeply missed by her children Trey Walker of Wooster, Trevor {Walker}...
Linda Branham (Balgair Tod)
Dec 29, 2022
Linda Branham, 65, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Wooster Community Hospital.
She was born in Mingo County, West Virginia and lived in Wooster working as a caregiver for many families.
Linda married John Branham. He died September 3, 2020.
Linda was known to her online friends as Balgair Tod. She had hundreds of friends...
Kathleen Haskins
Dec 29, 2022
Kathleen A. Haskins, 85, of Creston, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.
Kathleen was born March 17, 1937, in Ironton, OH to James and Evelyn {Speery} Kinney.
She married Charles McDonough. He died in 1962. She then married Merlin Haskins. He died in 2017. Kathleen worked for Gruter Nursing home in New Pittsburgh....
Lee Snyder
Dec 29, 2022
Lee C. Snyder, 48, of Ashland, died December 29, 2022 at his home.
Lee was born June 1, 1974 in Ashland, Ohio.
He loved to be with his friends and his family.
Lee will be deeply missed by his mother Barbara Snyder of Ashland; as well as many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Lee was preceded in death by his father...
Shirley Holmes
Dec 28, 2022
Shirley Jean (Franks) Holmes, age 74 of Shreve, OH entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on December 28th, at Brookdale Senior Living Clare Bridge Facility after a long period of declining health.
She was born on August 25th, 1948, to Harry C and Daisy {Humphrey} Franks in Wooster, OH.
Shirley graduated from Northwestern High School in 1966....
Richard "Dick" Drouhard
Dec 28, 2022
Richard “Dick” Drouhard, 93, of Wooster, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. ...
Marilyn "Maxine" Walker
Dec 27, 2022
Marilyn “Maxine” Walker, 82, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Elison Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Maxine was born October 26, 1940 in Bloomfield, Ohio to George and Opal Weddle.
She graduated from Ludlow High School in 1958.
Maxine married Jim Walker on August 28, 1959. She loved playing softball, volleyball and basketball. She also enjoyed camping,...